Scott Boras Throws More Fuel on the Stephen Strasburg/Washington Nationals' Fire, and Now He Might Be Starting After All

For most teams facing elimination in a Division Series, a rain postponement should be a gift. For the Washington Nationals, it’s been a giant clustering mess. Stephen Strasburg pitched really well in Game 1, only to lose on unearned runs. If there had been no rainout, he would have either had to come back on short rest on Tuesday or hope that the team could extend it to a Game 5.

Why, then, was he even at the ballpark Tuesday? Why would he play catch, as he did in the outfield grass as other Nats warmed up? Why would he be at Wrigley in particular? It might be known as the “Friendly Confines,” but it’s hell on visiting teams, with the tiny visitors’ clubhouse forcing players and coaches and team officials to step over and around each other just to shower or dress or grab a bite to eat.